PESHAWAR, Aug 6: Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani, while upgrading four posts of deputy directors of the livestock department to grade 19, has said that the MMA government was taking steps for the welfare of public employees.

Addressing as chief guest at the reception of Pakistan Veterinary Medical Association here, Mr Durrani said that the government officials should play active role in implementing government’s agenda for development of the province and prosperity of its people.

The chief minister said the government would take every possible step for the welfare of public servants.—Online

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